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Theclack of balance started three months after my TA had been diagnosed and is going worse gradually,
Does anyone ever heard about these two health conditions happening in same time?
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Ardern lena22561
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I was diagnosed with TA near the end of Oct last year \and with in weeks of taking a high Dosage of Pred my balance was effected. I do not beleive that it is TA that causing the problem it is Preds. I am now down to 3 mg and my balance still has not improved it has also effected my spelling which has seemed to gotten better. What is your dosaged now
Good luck
Anhaga Ardern
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You aren't the only person who claims their spelling has got bad on pred. I think my spelling is usually good, but typos, now that's another story! However I wonder if this is related: an inability to find the word I want sometimes. It's very distressing as I worry it's an early sign of dementia. But if it's just "pred brain" maybe it will get better some day?
lodgerUK_NE Anhaga
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'Treacle Brain' - it was christened on the myfunforum for pmr& gca.
Then we also liked 'Steroid Brain Fog'
It does get better.
dea13 Anhaga
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Hi, I call it Roid Fog
sometimes I just can't find that word and it drives me crazy 
lodgerUK_NE dea13
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Well how about these two to add.
'Polywhotsit' and 'Giant Thingy'
lodgerUK_NE lena22561
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Go to the thread on 'Your Ears' and read up on it and apply to take part in the research survey which is being conducted on what you are experiencing.
Use the search box, top right hand corner and type in Your Ears.
Mrs_Hobbles lena22561
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lodgerUK_NE Mrs_Hobbles
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lena22561 Mrs_Hobbles
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It started for me after 3 months I had been diagnosed of Temporal Arthriritis.
If not for that I would be ok since my TA comes without any pain, so I would say is it is not so bad.
Throug the Forums there is tha opportunity to exchange our experiences, to know we are not alone and wha is specially great - the opportunity to help others.
Take care
lodgerUK_NE lena22561
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83 known side effects as well, but nobody gets them all.
The 84th is not listed, known as 'Treacle Brain' or 'Steroid Brain Fog'
Read up on GCA on PMR GCA UK North East Support. Loads of info and links to support groups.
Knowledge is Power.
barbara75814 lena22561
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I wish I knew what a "TA" is!!
Thanks, Barbara
lodgerUK_NE barbara75814
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Giant Cell Arteritis = new name
Reason, they discovered that it did not only include the Temporal Artery, but can and does affect all arteries, but mostly presents in the temporal artery,
That is why everyone diagnosed with PMR has to be told straightaway what the symptoms are for GCA.
Everyone should read the British Society of Rheumatologists on the Diagnosis and Treatment for both PMR and GCA.
They are on this site and can also be found on the NHS, BSR,PMR GCA UK North East Support, PMR GCA Scotland, PMR GCA North West and PMR GCA uk - all their websites.
Knowledge is Power.